Birding

Birding Experience

11 Days

Overview

Papua New Guinea is renowned for its abundant population of diverse and unique birds, most notably the iconic Birds of Paradise. As this country has become a mecca for avid birders and nature enthusiasts from around the globe. This 11 day/10 night tour offers birders a chance to explore 3 distinct regions of Papua New Guinea, from the vast rainforests of the PNG highlands to the tropical lowland rainforest at Karawari.

Spend your days wandering through mountainous forest, bountiful island rainforests and waterways with our knowledgeable birding guides. Tours can be designed to include visits to tribal villages where you will experience the unique village life and ancient traditions of the Papuan tribes. Birds are an important cultural symbol and are highly valued in the ancient tribal traditions.

Location

Airways Hotel

Jackson Intl Airport, Jacksons Parade, 7 Mile, Boroko, Port Moresby 111 National Capital District, Papua New Guinea

Ambua Lodge, Tari

23Q9+F3Q, Tigisbi Hela Province, Papua New Guinea

KARAWARI LODGE

Sepik River, Papua New Guinea

RONDON RIDGE

Kum Montain, Mount Hagen Western Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea

Itinerary

Day 1 Sat Arrive in Port Moresby. Connect to Mt Hagen. Overnight Rondon Ridge
Day 2 Sun Full Day Birding. Overnight Rondon Ridge
Day 3 Mon Full Day Birding. Overnight Rondon Ridge
Day 4 Tue Full Day Birding. Overnight Rondon Ridge
Day 5 Wed Charter to Karawari. Afternoon Birding. Overnight Karawari Lodge
Day 6 Thu Full Day Birding. Overnight Karawari Lodge
Day 7 Fri Charter to Tari. Afternoon birding. Overnight Ambua Lodge
Day 8 Sat Full Day Birding. Overnight Ambua Lodge
Day 9 Sun Full Day Birding. Overnight Ambua Lodge
Day 10 Mon Fly to Port Moresby. Overnight Hotel in Port Moresby.
Day 11 Tue Transfer to your outgoing international flight.

Investment

Land cost

* Land cost valid till 31st December, 2026

TWIN SHARE

$8,611.00

per person

SINGLE ROOM

$10,667.00

per person

* Single room throughout.

What's Included

Accommodation, airport transfers and tours on a seat in a bus basis, meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on the last day, local English-speaking guides and sing-sing entry fee.

What's Not Included

Domestic and international flights, gratuities and services of a personal nature such as beverage, laundry charges, phone and fax bills.

Air charter cost

for two sectors

* Land cost valid till 31st December, 2026

TOTAL COST

$1,395.00

per person

DATE/DETAILS

Day 5 Mt Hagen > Karawari

Day 7 Karawari to Tari

Special note regarding charters
You are only to book and ticket the domestic Air Niugini flights together with your international flights. We will book the Air Charter flights.

Domestic flights

Domestic and international flights are not included in the cost and we do not arrange these. You book and ticket the domestic Air Niugini flights together with your international flights. We will book the internal air charter flights.

 

Book these Air Niugini flights

  • Day 1 – PX188 Port Moresby/Mt Hagen
  • Day 10 – PX865 Tari/Port Moresby

Booking and payment procedures

To secure space, a non refundable deposit of USD500 per person is required.

We will confirm your booking only on receipt of your deposit. Full payment will be required 45 – 30 days before clients arrival.

For further information please contact us.

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